GP Dispensing

Anne McIntosh: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received on dispensing arrangements for GP practices in rural areas; and if he will make a statement.

Dawn Primarolo: Following publication of the White Paper "Pharmacy in England : Building on Strengths—Delivering the Future", there have been a number of representations—through the Listening Events and through correspondence—concerning the future arrangements for dispensing by GPs including those in rural areas.
	Formal consultation on our intentions to reform pharmacy services, to improve services for patients, will begin before the summer break.

Family Nurse Partnerships

Ann Coffey: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on family nurse partnerships.

Ann Keen: The Family Nurse Partnership is currently being tested in 10 areas in England. Over the next year we will extend this pilot to another 20 areas. We still have much to learn about the programme and the impact it has on children and families in this country but I am pleased to say that early signs are promising.